Financial Requirements

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) mandates that F-1 and J-1 visa students provide documentation that proves they have adequate financial resources to provide for their expenses and the expenses of dependents for the duration of their program.

F-1 Visa Students

You must submit both items. Do not submit the Confirmation of Financial Resources form without attaching the supporting documentation. It is your responsibility to submit valid documentation.Failure to do so will result in a delay of receiving your I-20 Form.

1. Confirmation of Financial Resources form

This form must be submitted regardless of type of funding you will receive. If you have more than one sponsor, you must submit one Confirmation of Financial Resources form for each sponsor. Remember a Confirmation of Financial Resources form signed by you and sponsor is valid for six (6) months from the date of the signatures.

As you review the financial information on the Confirmation of Financial Resources form, remember that the cost of tuition is determined by the legislature of the State of Texas, and fees are established by the University of Texas System Board of Regents.

Fees are charged to all students and may be based on semester credit hours or a set charge per semester. Your fees are also dependent on which degree program you choose and the classes for which you register. There may be additional fees associated with your course selection, degree program, and miscellaneous categories, such as parking or lockers (if applicable). Be aware that the totals are estimated and subject to change without notice.

2. Proof of Sufficient Financial Support

Requirements for Documentation of Financial Support

All accounts must be easily accessible and liquid assets.

All documents must be in English. If you submit an English translation, it must be accompanied by the original document. The translation must be done by an official licensed translator. The translation must be on company letterhead with the stamp/seal and signature of the translator.

Letters of sponsorship must include exact dollar amount of support in U.S. dollars and dates of sponsorship.

All supporting documentation must be dated within 6 months of submission.

Multiple sponsors: You are permitted to have more than one sponsor. Please have each sponsor complete a Confirmation of Financial Resources form and attach their financial documentation. The combined total from all of your sponsors must meet the total amount we are requesting.

Faxed documents are not acceptable.

Note: Include the student's name and myUTSA ID (abc123) number on ALL submitted documents.

Acceptable supporting documents are

Bank statements (preferred): Documents must be no more than 6 months old at the time of submission and must have the account holder’s

name in English and the final balance in the account. Bank statements must have a notation of the type of currency on the document. Example: This statement is in Euros.

UTSA Scholarship/Award/Stipend letters: Letters must be from the UTSA department and include description of coverage, coverage dates, conditions (if any), the award amount, and confirmation signatures by the recipient and department.

Government Sponsorship: Scholarship letters must include dates of sponsorship, the award amount in U.S. dollars, descriptions of coverage, conditions (if any) and must state that scholarship is offered to study at UTSA.

Loans: Documents must include confirmation of loan approval, exact amount in U.S. dollars, and duration of loans.

International Student Services will accept copies of your financial documents; however, we will not accept copies sent by fax. At your visa interview you must provide the official financial documents to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate Officer.

J-1 Visa Students

If you are requesting a DS-2019 for a J-1 visa, you are required to submit:

Proof of financial support: Financial documents must cover expenses for the entire duration of your program.

You must submit both items. Do not submit the DS-2019 Request form without attaching the supporting documentation. It is your responsibility to submit valid documentation. Failure to do so will result in a delay of receiving your DS-2019.

International Student Services will accept copies of your financial documents; however, we will not accept copies sent by fax. At your visa interview you must provide the official financial documents to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate Officer.

Health Insurance Requirement for J-1

All J-1 and J-2 dependents are required to have insurance during the entire period of their program participation that is listed on your DS-2019.

You are required to provide proof of health insurance (your insurance card and the coverage summary) at International Student Orientation.

As of May 15, 2015, exchange visitor program participants and their dependents are required to have medical insurance coverage with the following minimum benefits:

Medical benefits of at least $100,000 per accident or illness

Repatriation of remains in the amount of $25,000

Expenses associated with the medical evacuation of the exchange visitor to his or her home country in the amount of $50,000

A deductible not to exceed $500 per accident or illness.

J-1 and J-2 exchange visitors are required to have insurance in effect for the duration of time that they are participating in a program at UTSA.

An insurance policy secured to meet the benefits requirements must be underwritten by an insurance corporation with